Herding Dogs
Herding dogs were originally bred to help shepherds and herders keep livestock together and guard the flock. These tasks are essential for their well-being, as they quickly become overwhelmed without them. They are therefore less suitable for families or beginners. Here you can find all herding dog breeds in detail - with a profile, pictures and videos.
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Australian Cattle Dog
Medium
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Australian Kelpie
Medium
Energy
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Australian Shepherd
Medium
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Bearded Collie
Medium
Energy
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Beauceron
Large
Energy
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Belgian Malinois
Large
Energy
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Belgian Shepherd
Large
Energy
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Bergamasco Shepherd
Medium
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Berger Picard
Medium
Energy
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Border Collie
Medium
Energy
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Bouvier des Ardennes
Medium
Energy
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Bouvier des Flandres
Large
Energy
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Briard
Large
Energy
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Ca de Bestiar
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Cardigan Welsh Corgi
Small
Energy
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Catalan Sheepdog
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Medium
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Croatian Sheepdog
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Dutch Shepherd
Medium
Energy
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German Shepherd
Large
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Groenendael
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Komondor
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Kuvasz
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Laekenois
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Maremma Sheepdog
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Energy
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Mudi
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Old English Sheepdog
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Energy
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Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Small
Energy
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Polish Lowland Sheepdog
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Puli
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Pumi
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Pyrenean Shepherd
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Rough Collie
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Saarloos Wolfdog
Large
Energy
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Grooming
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Schapendoes
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Training
Schipperke
Small
Energy
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Grooming
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Shetland Sheepdog
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Smooth Collie
Medium
Energy
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Grooming
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Tatra Shepherd Dog
Large
Energy
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Tervuren
Large
Energy
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White Swiss Shepherd Dog
Medium
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Frequently Asked Questions
Herding dogs need at least 1.5 to 2 hours of exercise and mental stimulation daily. Besides walks, activities should include search games, trick training, or dog sports. An under-stimulated herding dog will become unhappy and may develop behavioral issues.
Yes, with proper socialization, herding dogs can live with other pets. However, their herding instinct may lead them to try herding cats or smaller animals. Early habituation and clear rules are important.